<body><div><p>It’s time once again for the Shreds and Meds Day!</p><p>If you’re unfamiliar with the event, it is a great way to help safeguard your identity and help out your community.</p><p>Still trying to understand how this even helps? Well, keep scrolling to learn more.</p><p>I’ve been the victim of identity theft, and it is no fun. Bad guys can get your information from numerous places, but why make it any easier for them?</p><p>Shred your unused important documents. It’s another step you can take to keep your identity secure.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3F2YLo_0wDKP9Kx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3F2YLo_0wDKP9Kx00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva</figcaption></figure><p>As far as helping your community? Well, that’s where the Meds part comes into play.</p><p>You can turn in your unused, expired prescription medication for safe disposal, keeping it out of the hands of children or other people who would seek to abuse it.</p><p>This is a great service offered throughout the year, and the next big one is coming up on Saturday, October 26th!</p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.safeyakimavalley.org/">Safe Yakima Valley</a>, building safe communities neighbor by neighbor.</p><p>The Shreds &amp; Meds event will be at El Triunfo Event Center at 115 Ash Street in Grandview (the old Bank of America building) from 10 am to 1 pm.</p><h2>How Much Can I Bring To The Shreds &amp; Meds Event?</h2><p>There is no limit when it comes to the medication you wish to turn in.</p><p>Regarding the shreds, Safe Yakima Valley is limited to 1 shred truck, so when it fills up, no more shreds will be able to be taken in. So get there early.</p><p>As a bonus to the Grandview Shreds &amp; Meds Event, in collaboration with the Yakima Health District and Grandview Police Department, 100 FREE gun trigger locks and 100 FREE firearm lock boxes will be given away (while supplies last).</p><h2>81 Missing Children From Washington. Do You Recognize Anyone?</h2><p>I remember seeing missing children's images on milk cartons. It's every parent's nightmare. When children go missing from home, school, anywhere, fear sets in. Who took the child or teen? What happened? Please take a look at these missing children images. One of these kids could be your neighbor, friend, or family member. Do you have any information about any of these missing people?</p><h2>Stay Protected from Scammers - 10 BBB Tips to Help Keep Criminals at Bay</h2><p>Protecting your personal information online is a full-time job because of the ingenuity of cybercriminals and hackers. Help keep you and your family safe from prying eyes and keyboards. Check these 10 tips from the <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/8767-bbb-tips-10-steps-to-avoid-scams">Better Business Bureau</a> to stay aware and know the signs of scams.</p></div></body>

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It’s time once again for the Shreds and Meds Day!. If you’re unfamiliar with the event, it is a great way to help safeguard your identity and help out your community. Still trying to understand how this even helps? Well, keep scrolling to learn more. I’ve been the...